Basenji vs Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Teddy Roosevelt Terriers.
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
8-15 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United States
Origin Year
-2 BC
1999 AD
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Basenji
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
